1. The slower the pictures move, the better your ability of handling stress. Alleged criminals that were tested see them spinning around madly; however, senior citizens and small children see them standing still. None of these images are animated - they are perfectly static. Stress Test

3. Intro to Microbiology Microbiology 2314

4. Microbes in our Lives 1.Microorganisms are Small 2.Assist in Maintaining an Ecological Balance 3.Normal Microbiota Exist in Organisms 4.Important in Food Production 5.Important in Chemical Production 6.Can Serve as Pathogens

5. Types of Microbiology / Bacteriology Types of Microbiology / Bacteriology

6. Bacilli Bacteria

7. Shapes and Arrangements of Bacteria

8. Mycology

10. Parasitology / Parasitic Protozoa and Helminths Hookworm and Whipworm Eggs

11. Amoeba

12. New Studies AIDS Action of Interferons Development of Vaccines Healing Ability of Phages EIDs Biological Terrorism

13. Renewed Interest since 9-11 in combating Biological Bio-terrorism

14. New Techniques Molecular Biology Electron Microscopy Recombinant DNA Technology Stem Cell Research

15. Diversity of Microbes / Bacteria 1.Unicellular 2.Prokaryotic 3.Shapes 4.Cell Wall of Peptidoglycan 5.Binary Fission 6.Flagella 7.Varied Nutrition

17. Binary Fission of Bacillus

18. Gram - Bacilli and Gram + Cocci

19. Fungi 1.Mushrooms, Molds, Yeasts 2.Eukaryotic 3.Usually Multicellular with Yeasts being Unicellular 4.Decomposers 5.Organic Absorption

22. Protozoa 1.Unicellular 2.Eukaryotic 3.Classified by Locomotion 4.Nutrition is by Absorption and Ingestion

23. Paramecium

25. Amoeba

26. Algae 1.Unicellular or Multicellular 2.Photosynthesis 3.Producers

27. Kelp Forrest Kelp is a Type of Algae

28. Viruses 1.Noncellular 2.Parasites 3.Nucleic Acid Core 4.Protein Coat 5.Envelope 6.Nonliving

29. Multicellular Parasites / Helminthes Flatworms and Roundworms

30. Microbes and Human Welfare

31. Decomposition of Organic Matter

32. Bioremediation of Toxic Wastes

33. Biological Controls In quarantine tests, potential biological pests are confined in small cages containing test plants sprayed with different microbiological control agents.

34. Biotechnology The application of biological knowledge and techniques to develop products A potential product from guano microorganisms is an enzyme called chitinase, a protein capable of converting the chitin exoskeleton of insects and crustaceans to simpler sugars. This, in turn, may be used for alcohol fuel production. Another potential use for chitinase producing microorganisms is the biological control of insect and nematode pests.

35. Genetic Engineering / Gene Therapy Using bacteria of genus Clostridium to selectively penetrate cancer tumors and deliver gene therapy to shrink an kill the tumors. In gene therapy, viruses are used to carry replacements for defective or missing genes into human cells Chest Tumor

36. Microbes and Human Disease Normal Microbiota or Flora Pathogenicity and Susceptibility Infectious Diseases Invade Hosts EIDs are Increasing

37. Why Do We Study Microorganisms? We study microbiology because bacteria, viruses and fungi are the leading cause of death in the history of mankind. Bacteria, viruses and fungi have been responsible for the downfall of governments, famine, and death on an almost incalculable scale. It has only been in the last one hundred years that we have finally begun to win the age old battle with these small and deadly bugs.

38. Why Do We Study Microorganisms? Some Microorganisms Benefit Man: - Many microorganisms are involved in the production of food or are directly edible. -The presence of bacteria (normal flora) in our bodies inhibits the growth of potentially pathogenic bacteria helping to keep us healthy..

39. Why Do We Study Microorganisms? Some Microorganisms Benefit Man: - Modern biotechnology is often associated with the use of genetically altered microorganisms such as E. coli or yeast for the production of substances like synthetic insulin or antibiotics. - Biotechnological advances in agriculture also require the help of microorganisms to form Transgenic Plant with increased yield, reduced vulnerability to environmental and pathogenic stresses, and improved taste.

40. Why Do We Study Microorganisms? Some Microorganisms Benefit Man: - Microbes are involved in cycling vital elements such as carbon and nitrogen, breaking down wastes and dead organisms into simpler substances plants can use in photosynthesis. Other species are at the base of the food chain, especially in aquatic ecosystems. Even pathogens have a role in controlling the populations of their host species. Microbes are even used to digest oil from oil spills.